Efficient syntheses of climate relevant isoprene nitrates and (1R,5S)-(−)-myrtenol nitrate

• Sean P. Bew,
• Glyn D. Hiatt-Gipson,
• Graham P. Mills and
• Claire E. Reeves

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2016, 12, 1081–1095, doi:10.3762/bjoc.12.103

• monoterpene nitrate (1R,2S)-(−)-myrtenol nitrate. Keywords: atmospheric chemistry; exchange reaction; halide; isoprene nitrate; monoterpene; Introduction Understanding the chemistry of the biosphere and its interaction with the atmosphere is fundamental to Earth System science. Such is the importance of

• = 1 × 106 tons) [4]. Indeed, although early estimates of isoprene emissions were as high as 1200 Tg C yr−1 [5] these have, in recent years, been revised down to 600 Tg C yr−1 [6]. Be this as it may, a comprehensive understanding of the atmospheric chemistry and kinetics associated with isoprene and

• this aspect of their chemistry that determines how much NOX is lost or recycled [9]. Taking all of this into account it is clear that isoprene and isoprene nitrates are important. However, what is still not fully understood is the role of individual IPNs (Scheme 1) on atmospheric chemistry [1][2][3